The average train between Shrewsbury and Cheltenham takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Shrewsbury to Cheltenham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Shrewsbury and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 50m • 1 change

2h 15m • 1 change

1h 51m • 1 change
Arrives next day

7h 26m • 1 change

2h 9m • 1 change

2h • 1 change

1h 57m • 1 change

1h 52m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Shrewsbury to Cheltenham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Cheltenham train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Cheltenham train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Cheltenham is 101 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 1m.